The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
"The Razor's Edge" is a novel that explores the life of a young American, Larry Darrell, who rejects conventional society to search for spiritual enlightenment in the aftermath of World War I. His journey takes him from Illinois to Paris, and eventually to India. The story is narrated by an unnamed author who encounters Larry at various stages of his life, and through his eyes, we see Larry's transformation and the impact it has on the people around him. The novel is a profound exploration of self-discovery, spirituality, and the quest for meaning.
The 397th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 84,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 82nd on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 88th on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 137th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 456th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1291st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1499th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 (Anthony Burges (Book))
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)